The need for unified action on climate change is clear. Michigan is already seeing greater climate-related health impacts along with weather extremes that hurt our food growers and more severe rain events that pollute our Great Lakes with sewage overflows.

MEC is working to tackle climate change at its source -- our reliance on fossil fuels. By passing forward-thinking policy at the state-level that reduces our dependence on dirty energy and promotes renewable energy at the local level, we’re laying the framework for a clean energy economy that will reduce energy costs for families and protect public health and the environment for future generations to enjoy.

Michigan may be home to the Motor City, but to tackle climate change and ensure that all people have equitable access to transportation, we need to shift our focus to how we move people, not just cars.

As the Trump Administration slashes environmental laws designed to protect public health and help us transition to renewable energy, mayors and local officials are leading our nation toward a healthier, stronger future by committing to 100% clean,...